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Life is Like Sailing - Spring Cruising 2024 - Ep 06
6 June 2024 · 10 min · 6K views · Long Harbor, Salt Spring Island
What this video covers
Alfy departs a marina on May 28th for a short coastal cruise in the Southern Gulf Islands, Canada.Watch The first leg covers eight nautical miles to North Cove at the northern end of Thetis Island, where the anchorage provides protection from southeast and southwest winds.0:29 After a calm night, a forecast for northwest winds prompts a departure from the exposed North Cove.1:57 Alfy sails south toward Salt Spring Island, navigating through intermittent squalls and rain showers while maintaining speeds between 2.6 and 4.5 knots.3:44 The passage concludes at Long Harbor, where Alfy anchors in 22 feet of water near the BC ferry dock.6:23 Despite 25 years of sailing the coast, this marks a first visit to Long Harbor, which offers ample space for multiple vessels despite the presence of ferry traffic.6:15 The trip experiences highly variable weather, alternating between heavy rain and sunshine throughout the day.7:26 The cruise ends with a calm morning row in Long Harbor at low tide.8:00
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